ACS Doha International School
International School in Doha
Quick answer
ACS Doha International School is a leading IB-and-American school in Qatar, enrolling 1,070 students. The school offers IB Diploma and US High School Diploma pathways, triple-accredited by MSA-CESS, IBO, and CIS, and is among the top IB schools in Qatar. Annual tuition runs $14,000-$28,000 USD (true cost ~$23,970, +14% — Doha's 88th cost percentile). Admissions are moderate; best suited to American-IB families wanting flexible pathways and CIS quality assurance in Doha.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American, IB leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and US Diploma.
- Tuition: $14,000–$28,000/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 22 (max 25) Doha international school · 1,070 students total.
- Ages: 3-18 school day starts at 7.30 am.
- Accreditations: MSA-CESS, IBO, CIS verified.
1,070
22 avg / 25 max
Rolling
MSA-CESS, IBO, CIS
IB Diploma and US Diploma
About ACS Doha International School
ACS Doha is a co-ed, day school for ages 3 to 18, offering an Early Years Foundation, US-based curriculum and the prestigious IB MYP and IB Diploma.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $14,000 – $28,000 |
| Annual tuition (local) | 56661 ﷼-85817 ﷼ |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $23,970(+14%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $25,970 |
| Cost position in Doha | 88th percentile(premium tier) |
Hidden costs & fee notes
Registration QAR 3,000. Tuition ranges QAR 51,000-102,000 by grade. IB Diploma and AP courses available. Capital fee QAR 5,000 one-time. Exam fees QAR 2,500-5,000. Uniforms QAR 1,200-1,800. Transport QAR 6,000-9,000/year.
American, IB
IB Diploma and US Diploma
IB Diploma, American High School Diploma
Arabic, French and Spanish
Key support services are delivered via a combination of: in-class inclusion for core academic classes, specialised small group instructional sessions in mathematics and literacy fundamentals, study hall.
Learning Support programme is designed to help students with mild learning difficulties advance in a mainstream school environment. The goal of the programme is to build students' self-awareness, confidence, and independent study habits so they can succeed in their coursework.
EAL at ACS Doha serves the needs of non-English speaking students – from beginners to advanced levels – enabling them to reach a sufficient degree of proficiency in the English language to participate fully in our mainstream classes.
7.30 am – 2.20 pm
Yes
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Al Kheesa, Al Gharrafa, Al Rayyan, Lusail
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Doha
Budget-friendlySchool Profile
Class Size
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
Registration QAR 3,000. Tuition ranges QAR 51,000-102,000 by grade. IB Diploma and AP courses available. Capital fee QAR 5,000 one-time. Exam fees QAR 2,500-5,000. Uniforms QAR 1,200-1,800. Transport QAR 6,000-9,000/year.
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